is prescription drug abuse rising among teens?

Published April 19, 2014

Question by Carletta D: is prescription drug abuse rising among teens?

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Answer by the crusader
That’s what they say on the news. Apparently it’s easier to just take drugs out of their parents’ medicine cabinets rather than buy something illegal on the street.

Answer by Enfildate
yes

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